For new signings, ask the man from the Pru
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Isn't it something to do with that European Elite league thingy?Dave Sutton's barnet wrote:Looks like Arsenal won't bother entering the Football League Trophy.
Nor will Man U, or Man C, or Liverpool, or Spurs, or Chelsea.
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But they have the choice. I suspect Arsenal if they sign Holding would far rather send him to championship level or abroad than stick him back into league one.Dave Sutton's barnet wrote:Looks like Arsenal won't bother entering the Football League Trophy.
Nor will Man U, or Man C, or Liverpool, or Spurs, or Chelsea.
I'd like him back on loan, but then I do wonder if it would be the best thing for his development, and I suspect it wouldn't be.
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I think he's alright, but if he signs back on, we're just looking exactly like the shit that fvcked us over last season. Why should we keep trusting them?BWFC_Insane wrote:Not so sure on Wheater, his problem is always being injured. He'd have to be very cheap in my view.
I don't want a a COMPLETE overhaul of the team, but I was hoping to have a turnaround of 6 or 7 of the main XI to be honest.. If anything, but to stop the rot
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Agreed. Though the worst cases like Pratley and Mark Davies seem likely to still be here.boltonboris wrote:I think he's alright, but if he signs back on, we're just looking exactly like the shit that fvcked us over last season. Why should we keep trusting them?BWFC_Insane wrote:Not so sure on Wheater, his problem is always being injured. He'd have to be very cheap in my view.
I don't want a a COMPLETE overhaul of the team, but I was hoping to have a turnaround of 6 or 7 of the main XI to be honest.. If anything, but to stop the rot
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I agree on one of those... As you knowBWFC_Insane wrote:Agreed. Though the worst cases like Pratley and Mark Davies seem likely to still be here.boltonboris wrote:I think he's alright, but if he signs back on, we're just looking exactly like the shit that fvcked us over last season. Why should we keep trusting them?BWFC_Insane wrote:Not so sure on Wheater, his problem is always being injured. He'd have to be very cheap in my view.
I don't want a a COMPLETE overhaul of the team, but I was hoping to have a turnaround of 6 or 7 of the main XI to be honest.. If anything, but to stop the rot
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I don't think Holding's career would necessarily be best served by spending a year in third-class football. Nor do I think we'd be wise to demand that loan as part of the deal.
Got a lot of time for Wheater but he did have his limitations and I would worry about how much we might pay an injury-prone player who has proved fairly immobile. Might not be a massive problem if we play with a low block. trying to trust in Parky...
Got a lot of time for Wheater but he did have his limitations and I would worry about how much we might pay an injury-prone player who has proved fairly immobile. Might not be a massive problem if we play with a low block. trying to trust in Parky...
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I'd love to know what you think Davies has done in his time here to warrant what he's been paid? When has he ever, ever over a consistent period of time looked like controlling a midfield for us? I think he has to be the worst of the highly paid failures surely?boltonboris wrote:I agree on one of those... As you knowBWFC_Insane wrote:Agreed. Though the worst cases like Pratley and Mark Davies seem likely to still be here.boltonboris wrote:I think he's alright, but if he signs back on, we're just looking exactly like the shit that fvcked us over last season. Why should we keep trusting them?BWFC_Insane wrote:Not so sure on Wheater, his problem is always being injured. He'd have to be very cheap in my view.
I don't want a a COMPLETE overhaul of the team, but I was hoping to have a turnaround of 6 or 7 of the main XI to be honest.. If anything, but to stop the rot
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Does it hurt to ask? Would you not like to see him here for one more season? Bloke has a handful of games under his belt! Hardly Maldini! If I were KA,DH I think they should at least ask! It's no beyond the realms of possibility!BWFC_Insane wrote:Why would you sign Holding and loan him back to a league one side? Given premiership clubs hoard youngsters anyway, and can enter into the new lower league cup thing, can't see many wanting Holding to play league one level.plymouth wanderer wrote:I see to think he ripped us a new one when we played themy ( not hard I know)
On Holding....3 million. Loaned back to us for a season and a player in on loan! I'll be happy with that! It's nothing to these prem teams now.
Was listening on talks port a few days ago that each team in the prem can easily afford a 30 million pound player if they so wish!
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BN reporting that we've accepted an improved bid by Arsenal for Holding.
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wa ... r_Holding/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wa ... r_Holding/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Nixon says that we are interested in Gordon Greer, presumably as a replacement for Holding.
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TonyDomingos wrote:BN reporting that we've accepted an improved bid by Arsenal for Holding.
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wa ... r_Holding/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
why don't these premiership b'stards develop their own fecking players - the robbing b'stards...
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Nicko58 wrote:Nixon says that we are interested in GermaineordonGreer, presumably as a replacement for Holding.
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I had to look up Greer (never heard of him!). He's almost 36; too old, surely? Although, he does clock in at 6'3".Nicko58 wrote:Nixon says that we are interested in Gordon Greer, presumably as a replacement for Holding.
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That's where I'm at. Know there might be some players we just can't move, but if players like Spearing, Amos, Pratley, Mavies, Wheater etc. have any aspirations to be considered as anything other than League 1 standard at best, then they're going to have to get off their collective asses and prove it.boltonboris wrote:I think he's alright, but if he signs back on, we're just looking exactly like the shit that fvcked us over last season. Why should we keep trusting them?BWFC_Insane wrote:Not so sure on Wheater, his problem is always being injured. He'd have to be very cheap in my view.
I don't want a a COMPLETE overhaul of the team, but I was hoping to have a turnaround of 6 or 7 of the main XI to be honest.. If anything, but to stop the rot
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In fairness if they did we might once again be struggling to make ends meet come next summer. Need the money. It isn't a bad deal for someone who has played 30 games. Funds our academy for a fair while does that.thebish wrote:TonyDomingos wrote:BN reporting that we've accepted an improved bid by Arsenal for Holding.
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wa ... r_Holding/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
why don't these premiership b'stards develop their own fecking players - the robbing b'stards...
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Late starter. He'd be a 12 month man I'd guess.TonyDomingos wrote:I had to look up Greer (never heard of him!). He's almost 36; too old, surely? Although, he does clock in at 6'3".Nicko58 wrote:Nixon says that we are interested in Gordon Greer, presumably as a replacement for Holding.
What we desperately do need are players with drive & determination. With footballing intelligence. Our great recent team had several players with a captain mentality. Nolan, Davies, Speed, Okocha, Hierro. Obviously a different level but players who motivate others .....& by the crack we haven't had that for a while.
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Josh Vela..
time for him to step up - properly step up - and fulfil his potential over a full season... he'll not have a better chance to shine.
time for him to step up - properly step up - and fulfil his potential over a full season... he'll not have a better chance to shine.
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...except perhaps in 2017/18 when we've finally cleared fellow central midfielders Spearing, Mavies and Trotter off the payroll. Vela & Pratz the engine room for the "second time lucky?" push to get out of this division.thebish wrote:Josh Vela..
time for him to step up - properly step up - and fulfil his potential over a full season... he'll not have a better chance to shine.
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Serious question, is Vela actually all that good? After initial promise when he broke through for the odd premiership cameo I've seen very little to suggest he's anything but an average player.
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it's time to find out...BWFC_Insane wrote:Serious question, is Vela actually all that good? After initial promise when he broke through for the odd premiership cameo I've seen very little to suggest he's anything but an average player.
it'll be interesting to see where Parky plays him..
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